Procurement Data & Analytics Lead

Cozens Mabel; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 148,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Agency in Sydney CBD is seeking a Procurement Data & Analytics Specialist for an initial 6-month contract. You will develop procurement spend analysis, dashboards in Power BI and manage data quality to support governance and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires advanced Excel and Power BI skills, experience with supplier classification, and strong analytical and stakeholder management abilities. Hybrid work arrangement with office presence in Sydney CBD.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement data analytics, spend analysis and reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, including Power Query, data modelling and dashboard development.
• Experience with supplier classification, procurement data governance and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Developing procurement spend analysis, reporting frameworks and Power BI dashboards.
• Extracting, cleansing and analysing procurement, supplier, contract and financial data.
• Establishing supplier classifications and category mapping frameworks, including UNSPSC.
• Developing reporting methodologies to support Aboriginal procurement spend and Modern Slavery requirements.
• Improving data quality, reporting accuracy and procurement governance.
• Working with stakeholders to develop practical reporting solutions and improve visibility of procurement performance.

Skills

Procurement data analytics

Power BI dashboards

Excel advanced

Data cleansing

Stakeholder management

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Data modelling

UNSPSC classification

Job description

Government | 6-Month Contract | Sydney CBD | $800–$950 per day + super

Do you have a strong interest in social and sustainable procurement, combined with excellent procurement data and analytics skills?

We're working with one of our government clients who is looking for an experienced Procurement Data & Analytics Specialist to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a great opportunity to use your analytical expertise to support meaningful responsible procurement initiatives, including Aboriginal procurement, Modern Slavery reporting and broader procurement governance.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with complex data, can identify opportunities for improvement and has the confidence to develop practical reporting solutions that make a real difference.

The role

Working closely with procurement and finance stakeholders, you'll be responsible for:

• Developing procurement spend analysis, reporting frameworks and Power BI dashboards.
• Extracting, cleansing and analysing procurement, supplier, contract and financial data.
• Establishing supplier classifications and category mapping frameworks, including UNSPSC.
• Developing reporting methodologies to support Aboriginal procurement spend and Modern Slavery requirements.
• Improving data quality, reporting accuracy and procurement governance.
• Working with stakeholders to develop practical reporting solutions and improve visibility of procurement performance.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong procurement data analytics, spend analysis and reporting experience.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills, including Power Query, data modelling and dashboard development.
• Experience with supplier classification, procurement data governance and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and deliver results.

Experience in government, utilities or a regulated environment would be highly regarded, as would exposure to social, sustainable or responsible procurement reporting.

The opportunity

An initial 6-month contract paying $800–$950 per day plus super, depending on experience.

Our client is based in the CBD and they are working flexibly, 3 days in the office. Its a fantastic team!

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working visa.

Additional information

• Government Agency
• Sydney CBD | Hybrid
• $800-$950 per day + super